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• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.

With a stay at Premier Inn Bishop Auckland in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Heritage Park Stadium. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sweet Greetings.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation.

You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 km from the hotel, while Durham is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 37 km from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.

Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards

Located in Houghton le Spring, The Highfield Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Burnhopeside Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This bed & breakfast is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from St. James' Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This guest house is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

With a stay at Colliery Cottage in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This cottage is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

With a stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Newgate Shopping Centre. This cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mining Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Deer Park.

A stay at The Douglas Hotel places you in the heart of Hartlepool, within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Park and Ward Jackson Park. This guest house is 26.7 mi (43 km) from North York Moors National Park and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Hartlepool Maritime Experience.

Located in Stockton-on-Tees, Thorpe Thewles Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Wynyard Woodland Park and University Hospital of North Tees. This bed & breakfast is 19.2 mi (31 km) from North York Moors National Park and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Ropner Park.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This guest house is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 10.6 mi (17 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at The Reston Hotel Part of AG Collection in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.

Located in Bishop Auckland, 33 km from Lumley Castle and 34 km from Beamish Museum, Country Glamping provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, and access to a fitness room.

The lodge provides guests with a patio, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. There is also a microwave, toaster and a kettle.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible in the surroundings.

MetroCentre is 47 km from Country Glamping. Teesside International Airport is 31 km away.

Situated in Horden, within 2 km of Crimdon Beach and 24 km of Stadium of Light, Hardwick Hotel features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 29 km from Lumley Castle, 38 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 38 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Newcastle Train Station is 39 km away and Northumbria University is 39 km from the inn.

All rooms at the inn are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

You can play darts at Hardwick Hotel.

Beamish Museum is 38 km from the accommodation, while Theatre Royal is 39 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 42 km away.

The Moorings Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edmondsley. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 4.1 km of Beamish Museum. Free WiFi and room service are offered.

The hotel offers some units that feature a balcony, and all rooms have a kettle. All guest rooms at The Moorings Hotel come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

You can play mini-golf at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking.

Lumley Castle is 7.2 km from The Moorings Hotel, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 17 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 27 km away.

With a stay at The Village Inn, Murton Seaham in Seaham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Hetton Lyons Country Park. This inn is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cineworld Dalton Park.

Located in Bishop Auckland, Manor House Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Raby Castle and Auckland Castle. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Binchester Roman Fort.

Set just 38 km from Lumley Castle, The County offers accommodation in Newton Aycliffe with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as a housekeeping service. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 49 km from the guest house and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 49 km away.

Units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette fitted with an oven. At the guest house, each unit has a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

At The County, the restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in European cuisine.

The accommodation has a garden and sun terrace, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits.

Beamish Museum is 43 km from The County, while Stadium of Light is 48 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 17 km away.